Why: A week of daily paddling with instruction and feedback will put you on the fast track to becoming a proficient paddler.
Who: Sea kayak enthusiasts who have mastered the basic skills and are ready to immerse themselves into a week of sea kayak instruction that will accelerate their learning and skill development toward becoming a performance paddler.
What: This is a week of daily paddling with instruction and fun. Each day of 5-6 hours of instruction and guided practice and builds upon the skills and knowledge learned the previous day. At the conclusion of this week, paddler's skill levels and competencies in strokes and maneuvering, balance, and recoveries should be solidly within the intermediate skill range and approaching performance levels.
Day 1: Essential Kayak Skills II and Rescue and Recovery II
Day 2: Sea Kayaks in the Surf
Day 3: Sea Kayak Touring Skills
Day 4: Rock Gardening 201
Day 5: Full day coastal tour
When: August 23-27, 2010
Other weeks can be scheduled if you have a group of 3 or more.
How: Call us to register (707) 962-1623
How much: $550/person includes classes, kayak and gear
Where: Mendocino Coast
Gear:
Necessary:
*Kayak
*Paddle
*Spray Skirt or thigh straps for sit on top
* Life Jacket
*Helmet
*Wetsuit or drysuit (for immersion in 52'F water)
*Footwear (wetsuit booties, lightweight tennis shoes, water shoes)
*Included